Poughkeepsie police investigate elderly woman's death

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Detectives from the city of Poughkeepsie police department are seeking assistance from the public as they investigate circumstances surrounding the death of an elderly city woman.

Detective Sgt. Matt Clark said 911 dispatch received a call Wednesday at about 7 a.m. from the caretaker of an Underhill Avenue resident, who reported suspicious circumstances at the home that alarmed her and caused her to call police.

Clark said responding police found an elderly woman dead in the house. Detectives are investigating the circumstances of her death, he added.

Clark said police are asking anyone who may have observed suspicious activity in the areas of South Cherry Street, Underhill Avenue and Beechwood Terrace any time Tuesday night or Wednesday morning to call detectives at (845) 451-4142.